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  • Hypnotherapy is recognized for treating psychological and physiological health concerns.
  • The precise mechanisms of hypnotherapy's benefits are not fully understood.
  • Heart rate variability (HRV) is a biomarker for autonomic nervous system activity and stress response.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review how HRV changes during hypnotherapy.
  • To propose mechanisms linking hypnotherapy, stress response, psychological flexibility, and wellbeing.
  • To highlight HRV biofeedback as an adjunct therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on hypnotherapy and HRV.
  • Exploration of proposed mechanisms of action.
  • Case study on hypnotherapy for menopausal hot flashes and HRV.

Main Results:

  • Hypnotherapy influences the stress response and psychological flexibility.
  • HRV changes during hypnosis suggest a link to therapeutic benefits.
  • HRV biofeedback shows potential for enhancing therapeutic outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Further research, including randomized controlled trials, is needed.
  • Integrating HRV metrics can lead to more targeted hypnotherapy interventions.
  • Understanding the hypnotherapy-HRV interaction benefits clinicians and patients.